National Night Out is an annual community-building event held on the first Tuesday in August (8/4). Designed to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the community, this evening brings neighborhoods together for fun, connection, and safety awareness.
Each township or borough may offer different activities, such as games, food, music, demonstrations, and more. These events have continued to grow in popularity and are a great night out for the whole family!
*Be sure to check each individual event page for details, updates, and rain date information.
š Lancaster Township Fire Department
š 120 Fairview Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
š 6:00–8:00 PM
Meet Lancaster Township's police officers, firefighters, and EMS while enjoying free family activities, games, community organizations, emergency vehicles, and refreshments.
š Lancaster City Bureau of Police
š 39 W. Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603
š 5:30–8:30 PM
Downtown Lancaster's largest National Night Out celebration features police and emergency vehicles, K-9 demonstrations, games, music, food, local organizations, and activities for all ages. Chestnut Street will be closed between Queen and Prince Streets for the event.
šļø The Shops at Rockvale
š 35 S. Willowdale Dr., Lancaster, PA 17602
š 6:00–8:00 PM
Meet local first responders while enjoying family activities, safety demonstrations, community vendors, giveaways, and opportunities to explore emergency vehicles.
š³ Millersville Borough
š The large parking lot and grassy area behind Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home on North George Street, as well as the Borough Municipal Building parking lot..
100 Municipal Drive, Millersville, PA 17551
š 6:00–8:00 PM
A fun evening featuring local police, fire companies, EMS, community organizations, games, and activities designed to bring neighbors together.
š³ Treehouse Playground – Lititz
š 300 W. Orange St., Lititz, PA 17543
š 5:30–7:30 PM
Part of Lititz's Endless Summer series, this event includes bounce houses, games, music, food vendors, emergency vehicles, and opportunities to meet police, firefighters, and EMS personnel.
šļø Overlook Park Activities Center (Manheim Township)
š 301 Golf Dr., Lancaster, PA 17601
š 6:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy games, food, music, community organizations, first responders, emergency vehicles, and interactive activities for the whole family.
ā¾ Strasburg Jaycee Park
š 151 Precision Ave., Strasburg, PA 17579
š 6:00–9:00 PM
Celebrate with Strasburg-area first responders, games, inflatables, food, giveaways, and community organizations in a relaxed park setting.
š Amos Herr Dream Park (East Hempfield Township)
š 1700 Nissley Rd., Landisville, PA 17538
š 6:00–8:00 PM
Families can enjoy emergency vehicle displays, games, children's activities, community resources, and opportunities to connect with local police and firefighters.
ā¾ Penn Medicine Park
š 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster, PA 17603
š 6:00–10:00 PM
Hosted in conjunction with the Lancaster Stormers game, enjoy National Night Out festivities including first responder displays, family activities, and a fun evening at the ballpark.
š³ Leisure Lanes
š 3440 Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
š 6:00–8:00 PM
Join local law enforcement and community partners for bowling, family activities, safety demonstrations, and opportunities to meet first responders in a fun, indoor setting.
These are all FREE community events designed to strengthen relationships between neighbors and local first responders while providing an evening of family fun.
